Why join The Chamber?

When you belong to The Chamber you make an investment in your business — and in the community that supports your business. You join ranks with dozens of other business and professional people working to improve their businesses, the local business environment, and quality of life of our area.

The Chamber is a rallying point for our business and professional community. It is an organization which thrives on the creative energy of its membership. It is where financial, intellectual, and creative resources come together for the common good of where we live, work, raise our families, and do business. The Chamber becomes better at its job with your help. Call us today and let's get together.

Direct benefits of membership

Networking Opportunities

  • Annual Business Expo
  • Small business seminars/webinars
  • Business After Hours events
  • Ribbon cuttings/open houses
  • Alliance/Chamber annual meetings
  • Annual Membership Appreciation Breakfast
  • Annual Farmers Appreciation Fish Fry
  • Young Professionals Network

Volunteer opportunities

  • Become a committee/task force member and have a direct impact on planning the future of the community
  • Work with fellow Chamber members at the annual Farmers Appreciation Fish Fry
  • Recruit new Chamber members

Information opportunities

  • Weekly “All in a Week’s Work” e-mails
  • E-mail “Blasts” on issues
  • Invitations to area events
  • “For Members Only” pages on Chamber web site
  • Leadership Pine Bluff Membership directory
  • Community calendar of events

Only members can:

  • Get free searchable listings on The Chamber web site
  • Serve on Chamber boards, committees, and task forces
  • Get referred to persons seeking products and services
  • Receive a free Membership Directory
  • Have Sponsorship opportunities
  • Get discounted rates for: booth rentals at Business Expo, membership labels and lists, Directory of Manufacturers

Complimentary member mervices

  • Customer service training
  • Community tours for prospective employees
  • Coordination of ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, open houses, etc.
  • Relocation packages
  • Newcomer Guides
  • New Member gift bags

The Chamber watches governmental affairs

  • Monitors pending legislation and analyzes its impact on business
  • Keeps legislators/congressmen informed on The Chamber’s position on issues
  • Develops candidate information booklets
  • Coordinates annual “Congressional Salute” trips to Washington, D.C.
  • Keeps highway commissioners updated on transportation needs
  • Monitors deliberations and rulings of regulatory agencies

The Chamber promotes community development:

  • Workforce Development Committee
  • Leadership Pine Bluff
  • Junior Leadership Pine Bluff
  • Arkansas Scholars
  • Marketing Pine Bluff and Jefferson County
  • Point of contact for visitors and potential new residents

Indirect benefits of membership

  • The Chamber is an advocate for the business community, with contacts from City Hall to Little Rock to Washington, D.C.
  • The Chamber works to improve the business climate by taking a stand on issues  concerning public safety, infrastructure, and highways.
  • The Chamber has a dedicated staff available to provide requested assistance in your day-to-day business activities.

Membership investments in The Chamber:

  • Individual
  • Business
  • Diversified
  • Non-profit
  • Government-funded
  • Office outside Jefferson County

Call or email us today. We need each other.